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Gyeongju Finalizes Venues for APEC 2025 Summit: HICO to Host Leaders' Meeting, Lahan Select for Gala Dinner: Gyeongju, South Korea — The South Korean government and Gyeongju city authorities have finalized the key venues for the Asia ...; KO YONG-CHUL Reporter 2025.10.27

Ancient Capital Rises to Global Stage: Gyeongju Bolsters Security as APEC Summit Draws Record International Visitors: Gyeongju, North Gyeongsang Province, South Korea – The historic city of Gyeongju is nearing the peak of its preparations for ...; KO YONG-CHUL Reporter 2025.10.27

Tax Portal Blunder Rekindles 'Transgender Rumor' Nightmare for French First Lady Brigitte Macron: PARIS—French First Lady Brigitte Macron, who has long been plagued by baseless transgender rumors, was thrust back into the ...; Eugenio Rodolfo Sanabria Reporter 2025.10.27

Kimcheon Gimbap Festival Becomes a 'Great Rush' as Crowds Swell to 150,000: GIMCHEON, South Korea – The city of Kimcheon, North Gyeongsang Province, was overwhelmed this past weekend as the second ann ...; Hwang Sujin Reporter 2025.10.27

Gyeongju Enters 'Vacuum State' as Security Tightens for APEC Summit: GYEONGJU, North Gyeongsang Province—The ancient city of Gyeongju has been effectively placed under a "vacuum state" as South ...; KO YONG-CHUL Reporter 2025.10.27

Inter-regional Bus Connects Cheongju International Airport to Gongju and Buyeo, Improving Foreign Tourist Access: The provinces of Chungcheongnam-do (South Chungcheong) and Chungcheongbuk-do (North Chungcheong) have inaugurated a pilot operatio ...; Desk 2025.10.27

Ancient Capital Gyeongju Shines Bright: Nightscape Transformed for APEC Summit: Gyeongju, South Korea — The "Millennium Capital" of Gyeongju is ablaze with light as it prepares to host the 2025 Asia-Pacif ...; KO YONG-CHUL Reporter 2025.10.27

Korea to Reinstate 'Labor Day' on May 1st, Eyes Public Holiday Status: SEOUL — May 1st, currently recognized as 'Laborer's Day' (Geunroja-eui Nal), is set to revert to its original designation, ' ...; Global Economic Times Reporter 2025.10.27

Special Counsel to Probe South Korean Prosecution's Internal Misconduct: A Catalyst for Reform?: SEOUL — In a landmark decision poised to fuel the nation's ongoing debate on judicial and prosecutorial reform, the Ministry ...; Yim Kwangsoo Correspondent 2025.10.27

Rival Parties Pass 70-Plus Public Welfare Bills, Including 'Emergency Room Loitering Prevention Act': Summary: The National Assembly, with bipartisan agreement, passed over 70 public welfare bills, including one to improve emergency ...; Yim Kwangsoo Correspondent 2025.10.27

Japan's New PM Takaichi Vows to Strengthen U.S.-Japan Alliance in First Call with Trump: KUALA LUMPUR, MALAYSIA – In her diplomatic debut, Japan's new Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi secured a commitment to strength ...; Eugenio Rodolfo Sanabria Reporter 2025.10.27

APEC Summit Eclipsed by Anticipated US-China Trade Talks: WASHINGTON — Global attention remains squarely focused on the looming bilateral meeting between US President Donald Trump an ...; KO YONG-CHUL Reporter 2025.10.27

ASEAN Summit Opens in Kuala Lumpur, Addressing Trade Tensions and Transnational Crime: Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia - The 47th Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) Summit commenced its three-day session in Kuala L ...; Hwang Sujin Reporter 2025.10.27

President Lee Attends ASEAN Summit Ahead of APEC, Signals Stronger Southeast Asia Ties: Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia—President Lee Jae-myung arrived in Kuala Lumpur on October 26 for a two-day schedule of ASEAN-related ...; KO YONG-CHUL Reporter 2025.10.27

Trump Acknowledges North Korea as a 'Sort of Nuclear Power,' Puts Ball in Kim's Court: SEOUL—US President Donald Trump has reignited speculation of a surprise summit with North Korean leader Kim Jong Un during h ...; KO YONG-CHUL Reporter 2025.10.27

U.S. Secretary of War Pete Hegseth to Visit South Korea for First Lee Jae-myung Government SCM: SEOUL, South Korea – The defense chiefs of South Korea and the United States are set to convene the 57th Security Consultati ...; Global Economic Times Reporter 2025.10.27

Millennial Presidents Meet 58-Year Reigning Sultan at Gyeongju APEC Summit: The upcoming Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation (APEC) summit in Gyeongju, South Korea, is set to gather 21 leaders at the end of t ...; KO YONG-CHUL Reporter 2025.10.25

ROK President Lee Faces Major Diplomatic Test with APEC Super Week: President Lee Jae-myung of the Republic of Korea is about to embark on a "diplomatic super week," hosting and engaging in a series ...; KO YONG-CHUL Reporter 2025.10.25

MLS Award Nominations: Son Heung-min Vies for Newcomer Honor as Messi Secures MVP Nod and Contract Extension: SEOUL — South Korean star Son Heung-min (33) of LA FC has been named a finalist for the Major League Soccer (MLS) Newcomer o ...; Global Economic Times Reporter 2025.10.25

Minister Choi Hwiyoung Vows 'One-Strike Out' Policy Amidst Surge in Abuse Reports: SEOUL – The Ministry of Culture, Sports and Tourism (MCST) is ramping up its 'zero tolerance' approach to violence and human ...; KO YONG-CHUL Reporter 2025.10.25